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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 969.12 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 969.12 and 501.12 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 969.12 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/969.12 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 969.12 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 485,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,645.41/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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