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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 967.21 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 967.21 and 552.40 is: 827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 967.21 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/967.21 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 967.21 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 534,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,286.80/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.77

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