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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.28, 965.40 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.28, 965.40 and 542.72 is: 811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.28 : 965.40 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.28/965.40 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.28x = 965.40 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.28x = 523,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,941.89/645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.96

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