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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 892.89 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 892.89 and 607.68 is: 838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 892.89 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/892.89 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 892.89 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 542,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,591.40/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.50

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