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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 891.45 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 891.45 and 610.08 is: 842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 891.45 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/891.45 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 891.45 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 543,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,855.82/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.25

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