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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.72, 893.94 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.72, 893.94 and 549.08 is: 757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.72 : 893.94 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.72/893.94 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.72x = 893.94 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.72x = 490,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,844.58/647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.80

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