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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.95, 965.40 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.95, 965.40 and 527.50 is: 789.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.95 : 965.40 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.95/965.40 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.95x = 965.40 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.95x = 509,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,248.50/644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.59

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