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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 893.56 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 893.56 and 547.68 is: 755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 893.56 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/893.56 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 893.56 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 489,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,384.94/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.68

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