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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 968.61 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 968.61 and 558.96 is: 838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 968.61 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/968.61 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 968.61 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 541,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,414.25/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.70

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