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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.40, 972.05 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.40, 972.05 and 538.40 is: 807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.40 : 972.05 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.40/972.05 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.40x = 972.05 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.40x = 523,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,351.72/648.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.14

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