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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 888.63 and 553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 888.63 and 553.83 is: 760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 888.63 = 553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/888.63 = 553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 888.63 × 553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 492,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,149.95/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.57

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