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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 973.92 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 973.92 and 505.92 is: 758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 973.92 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/973.92 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 973.92 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 492,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,725.61/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.13

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