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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 966.60 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 966.60 and 508.86 is: 761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 966.60 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/966.60 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 966.60 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 491,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,864.08/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.94

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