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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.81, 892.14 and 514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.81, 892.14 and 514.65 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.81 : 892.14 = 514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.81/892.14 = 514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.81x = 892.14 × 514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.81x = 459,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,139.85/645.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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