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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.33, 894.12 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.33, 894.12 and 529.61 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.33 : 894.12 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.33/894.12 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.33x = 894.12 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.33x = 473,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,534.89/647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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