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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 896.22 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 896.22 and 550.26 is: 758.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 896.22 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/896.22 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 896.22 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 493,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,154.02/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.69

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