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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 894.42 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 894.42 and 606.50 is: 837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 894.42 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/894.42 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 894.42 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 542,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,461.26/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.38

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