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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.95, 966.90 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.95, 966.90 and 528.50 is: 791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.95 : 966.90 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.95/966.90 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.95x = 966.90 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.95x = 511,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,006.65/645.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.09

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