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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 972.41 and 545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 972.41 and 545.67 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 972.41 = 545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/972.41 = 545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 972.41 × 545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 530,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,612.24/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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