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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 972.90 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 972.90 and 504.60 is: 757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 972.90 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/972.90 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 972.90 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 490,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,925.34/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.74

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