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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 892.02 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 892.02 and 553.84 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 892.02 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/892.02 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 892.02 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 494,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,036.36/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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