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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 892.74 and 548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 892.74 and 548.92 is: 756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 892.74 = 548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/892.74 = 548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 892.74 × 548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 490,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,042.84/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.75

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