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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.40, 968.40 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.40, 968.40 and 550.20 is: 823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.40 : 968.40 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.40/968.40 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.40x = 968.40 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.40x = 532,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,813.68/647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.01

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