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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 975.03 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 975.03 and 585.51 is: 882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 975.03 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/975.03 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 975.03 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 570,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,891.28/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.18

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