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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 891.66 and 583.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 891.66 and 583.37 is: 805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 891.66 = 583.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/891.66 = 583.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 891.66 × 583.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 520,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,167.69/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.76

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