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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 967.50 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 967.50 and 521.52 is: 782.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 967.50 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/967.50 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 967.50 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 504,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,570.60/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.28

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