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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 891.54 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 891.54 and 507.72 is: 700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 891.54 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/891.54 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 891.54 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 452,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,652.69/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.74

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