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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.31, 894.56 and 575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.31, 894.56 and 575.31 is: 795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.31 : 894.56 = 575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.31/894.56 = 575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.31x = 894.56 × 575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.31x = 514,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,646.44/647.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.05

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