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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.89, 890.64 and 562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.89, 890.64 and 562.28 is: 775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.89 : 890.64 = 562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.89/890.64 = 562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.89x = 890.64 × 562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.89x = 500,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,784.61/645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.35

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