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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 967.17 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 967.17 and 538.02 is: 805.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 967.17 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/967.17 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 967.17 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 520,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,356.80/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.82

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