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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 972.57 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 972.57 and 551.44 is: 827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 972.57 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/972.57 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 972.57 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 536,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,312.62/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.29

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