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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 891.90 and 603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 891.90 and 603.64 is: 831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 891.90 = 603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/891.90 = 603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 891.90 × 603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 538,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,386.52/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.10

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