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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 968.91 and 510.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 968.91 and 510.81 is: 764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 968.91 = 510.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/968.91 = 510.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 968.91 × 510.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 494,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,928.92/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.94

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