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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 893.64 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 893.64 and 549.48 is: 757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 893.64 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/893.64 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 893.64 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 491,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,037.31/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.89

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