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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.11, 968.73 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.11, 968.73 and 597.15 is: 896.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.11 : 968.73 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.11/968.73 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.11x = 968.73 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.11x = 578,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,477.19/645.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.70

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