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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 966.95 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 966.95 and 505.92 is: 757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 966.95 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/966.95 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 966.95 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 489,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,199.34/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.72

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