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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.22, 968.21 and 592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.22, 968.21 and 592.94 is: 889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.22 : 968.21 = 592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.22/968.21 = 592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.22x = 968.21 × 592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.22x = 574,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,087.08/645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.76

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