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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.75, 894.80 and 577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.75, 894.80 and 577.79 is: 798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.75 : 894.80 = 577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.75/894.80 = 577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.75x = 894.80 × 577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.75x = 517,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,006.82/647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.15

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