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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 888.14 and 636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 888.14 and 636.15 is: 872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 888.14 = 636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/888.14 = 636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 888.14 × 636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 564,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,990.26/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.15

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