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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.36, 972.70 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.36, 972.70 and 534.12 is: 801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.36 : 972.70 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.36/972.70 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.36x = 972.70 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.36x = 519,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,538.52/648.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.31

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