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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 965.70 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 965.70 and 541.44 is: 810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 965.70 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/965.70 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 965.70 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 522,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,868.61/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.72

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