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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 891.68 and 553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 891.68 and 553.10 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 891.68 = 553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/891.68 = 553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 891.68 × 553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 493,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,188.21/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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