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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 894.15 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 894.15 and 534.96 is: 738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 894.15 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/894.15 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 894.15 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 478,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,331.81/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.21

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