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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.50, 968.64 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.50, 968.64 and 593.22 is: 890.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.50 : 968.64 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.50/968.64 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.50x = 968.64 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.50x = 574,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,616.62/645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.19

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