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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.56, 974.72 and 539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.56, 974.72 and 539.55 is: 810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.56 : 974.72 = 539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.56/974.72 = 539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.56x = 974.72 × 539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.56x = 525,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,910.18/648.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.89

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