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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 970.45 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 970.45 and 524.64 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 970.45 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/970.45 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 970.45 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 509,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,139.22/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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