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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 966.28 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 966.28 and 536.80 is: 803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 966.28 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/966.28 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 966.28 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 518,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,699.10/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.74

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