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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 893.54 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 893.54 and 555.02 is: 765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 893.54 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/893.54 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 893.54 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 495,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,932.57/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.35

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