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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.96, 892.83 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.96, 892.83 and 554.08 is: 764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.96 : 892.83 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.96/892.83 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.96x = 892.83 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.96x = 494,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,699.25/646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.65

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