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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 968.76 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 968.76 and 517.84 is: 776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 968.76 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/968.76 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 968.76 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 501,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,662.68/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.76

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