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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 891.30 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 891.30 and 529.12 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 891.30 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/891.30 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 891.30 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 471,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,604.66/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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