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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 969.45 and 518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 969.45 and 518.50 is: 776.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 969.45 = 518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/969.45 = 518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 969.45 × 518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 502,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,659.83/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.88

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