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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 971.13 and 503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 971.13 and 503.26 is: 754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 971.13 = 503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/971.13 = 503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 971.13 × 503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 488,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,730.88/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.33

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