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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 971.70 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 971.70 and 526.91 is: 790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 971.70 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/971.70 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 971.70 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 511,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,991.61/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.36

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