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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.28, 969.84 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.28, 969.84 and 532.08 is: 797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.28 : 969.84 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.28/969.84 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.28x = 969.84 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.28x = 516,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,032.47/647.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.23

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