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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.48, 969.38 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.48, 969.38 and 516.24 is: 772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.48 : 969.38 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.48/969.38 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.48x = 969.38 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.48x = 500,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,432.73/647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.89

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