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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.75, 968.67 and 539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.75, 968.67 and 539.02 is: 807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.75 : 968.67 = 539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.75/968.67 = 539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.75x = 968.67 × 539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.75x = 522,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,132.50/646.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.32

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