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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 972.54 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 972.54 and 533.25 is: 799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 972.54 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/972.54 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 972.54 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 518,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,606.96/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.99

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