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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.96, 894.21 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.96, 894.21 and 555.08 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.96 : 894.21 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.96/894.21 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.96x = 894.21 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.96x = 496,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,358.09/647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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