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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 967.22 and 552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 967.22 and 552.41 is: 827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 967.22 = 552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/967.22 = 552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 967.22 × 552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 534,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,294.40/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.79

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