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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.07, 968.78 and 596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.07, 968.78 and 596.04 is: 892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.07 : 968.78 = 596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.07/968.78 = 596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.07x = 968.78 × 596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.07x = 577,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,431.63/647.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.38

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