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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 969.57 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 969.57 and 502.92 is: 752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 969.57 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/969.57 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 969.57 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 487,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,616.14/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.91

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