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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.15, 975.72 and 590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.15, 975.72 and 590.75 is: 889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.15 : 975.72 = 590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.15/975.72 = 590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.15x = 975.72 × 590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.15x = 576,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,401.71/648.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.30

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