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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 927.78 and 647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 927.78 and 647.48 is: 894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 927.78 = 647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/927.78 = 647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 927.78 × 647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 600,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,718.99/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.22

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