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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.93, 972.64 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.93, 972.64 and 532.58 is: 799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.93 : 972.64 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.93/972.64 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.93x = 972.64 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.93x = 518,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,004.41/647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.47

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