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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 966.84 and 623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 966.84 and 623.12 is: 933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 966.84 = 623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/966.84 = 623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 966.84 × 623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 602,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,457.34/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.75

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