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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 893.52 and 516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 893.52 and 516.36 is: 712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 893.52 = 516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/893.52 = 516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 893.52 × 516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 461,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,377.99/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.40

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