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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.04, 965.40 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.04, 965.40 and 529.48 is: 792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.04 : 965.40 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.04/965.40 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.04x = 965.40 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.04x = 511,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,159.99/645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.45

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