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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 974.22 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 974.22 and 552.10 is: 829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 974.22 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/974.22 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 974.22 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 537,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,866.86/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.07

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