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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.68, 970.83 and 556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.68, 970.83 and 556.64 is: 833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.68 : 970.83 = 556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.68/970.83 = 556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.68x = 970.83 × 556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.68x = 540,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,402.81/648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.08

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