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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.98, 966.72 and 547.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.98, 966.72 and 547.18 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.98 : 966.72 = 547.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.98/966.72 = 547.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.98x = 966.72 × 547.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.98x = 528,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,969.85/644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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