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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.22, 969.57 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.22, 969.57 and 517.50 is: 775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.22 : 969.57 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.22/969.57 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.22x = 969.57 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.22x = 501,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,752.48/647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.24

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