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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.81, 967.32 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.81, 967.32 and 568.95 is: 852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.81 : 967.32 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.81/967.32 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.81x = 967.32 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.81x = 550,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,356.71/645.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.20

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