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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.89 and 531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.89 and 531.29 is: 797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.89 = 531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.89 = 531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.89 × 531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 515,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,824.58/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.11

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