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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 893.64 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 893.64 and 564.96 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 893.64 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/893.64 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 893.64 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 504,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,870.85/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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