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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.71, 973.07 and 552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.71, 973.07 and 552.33 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.71 : 973.07 = 552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.71/973.07 = 552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.71x = 973.07 × 552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.71x = 537,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,452.99/648.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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