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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 971.86 and 578.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 971.86 and 578.85 is: 868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 971.86 = 578.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/971.86 = 578.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 971.86 × 578.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 562,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,561.16/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.47

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