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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.00, 973.70 and 596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.00, 973.70 and 596.84 is: 894.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.00 : 973.70 = 596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.00/973.70 = 596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.00x = 973.70 × 596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.00x = 581,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,144.60/650.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.07

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