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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 894.90 and 516.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 894.90 and 516.65 is: 713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 894.90 = 516.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/894.90 = 516.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 894.90 × 516.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 462,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,350.09/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.71

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