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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.27, 968.32 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.27, 968.32 and 552.39 is: 823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.27 : 968.32 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.27/968.32 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.27x = 968.32 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.27x = 534,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,890.28/649.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.83

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