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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.02, 975.03 and 521.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.02, 975.03 and 521.50 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.02 : 975.03 = 521.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.02/975.03 = 521.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.02x = 975.03 × 521.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.02x = 508,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,478.15/650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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