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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.89, 972.14 and 636.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.89, 972.14 and 636.95 is: 955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.89 : 972.14 = 636.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.89/972.14 = 636.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.89x = 972.14 × 636.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.89x = 619,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,203.82/647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.73

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