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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 968.84 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 968.84 and 581.52 is: 870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 968.84 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/968.84 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 968.84 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 563,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,399.84/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.60

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