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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 969.33 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 969.33 and 592.65 is: 887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 969.33 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/969.33 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 969.33 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 574,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,473.42/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.52

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