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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 892.84 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 892.84 and 534.68 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 892.84 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/892.84 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 892.84 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 477,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,387.26/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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