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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.12, 975.12 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.12, 975.12 and 505.12 is: 758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.12 : 975.12 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.12/975.12 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.12x = 975.12 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.12x = 492,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,552.61/649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.80

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