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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 892.99 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 892.99 and 563.24 is: 776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 892.99 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/892.99 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 892.99 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 502,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,967.69/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.81

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