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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.39, 892.72 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.39, 892.72 and 554.45 is: 764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.39 : 892.72 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.39/892.72 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.39x = 892.72 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.39x = 494,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,964.83/647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.55

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