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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 967.01 and 599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 967.01 and 599.63 is: 895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 967.01 = 599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/967.01 = 599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 967.01 × 599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 579,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,843.37/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.09

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