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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 890 and 516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 890 and 516.54 is: 709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 890 = 516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/890 = 516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 890 × 516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 459,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,720.60/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.71

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