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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.01, 888.03 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.01, 888.03 and 575.46 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.01 : 888.03 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.01/888.03 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.01x = 888.03 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.01x = 511,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,025.74/647.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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