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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.16, 966.84 and 500.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.16, 966.84 and 500.92 is: 750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.16 : 966.84 = 500.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.16/966.84 = 500.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.16x = 966.84 × 500.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.16x = 484,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,309.49/645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.68

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