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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.95, 969.90 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.95, 969.90 and 530.50 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.95 : 969.90 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.95/969.90 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.95x = 969.90 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.95x = 514,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,531.95/647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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