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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.02, 970.94 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.02, 970.94 and 519.50 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.02 : 970.94 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.02/970.94 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.02x = 970.94 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.02x = 504,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,403.33/648.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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