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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 970.84 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 970.84 and 595.44 is: 891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 970.84 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/970.84 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 970.84 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 578,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,076.97/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.10

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