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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.60, 969.06 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.60, 969.06 and 572.94 is: 860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.60 : 969.06 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.60/969.06 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.60x = 969.06 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.60x = 555,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,213.24/645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.00

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