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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.52, 892.72 and 523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.52, 892.72 and 523.04 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.52 : 892.72 = 523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.52/892.72 = 523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.52x = 892.72 × 523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.52x = 466,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,928.27/647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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