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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 971.50 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 971.50 and 538.84 is: 808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 971.50 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/971.50 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 971.50 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 523,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,483.06/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.39

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