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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 891.24 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 891.24 and 547.30 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 891.24 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/891.24 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 891.24 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 487,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,775.65/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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