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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.62, 894.21 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.62, 894.21 and 529.72 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.62 : 894.21 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.62/894.21 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.62x = 894.21 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.62x = 473,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,680.92/647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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