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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.96, 968.96 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.96, 968.96 and 555.24 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.96 : 968.96 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.96/968.96 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.96x = 968.96 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.96x = 538,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,005.35/645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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