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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.04, 895.50 and 545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.04, 895.50 and 545.01 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.04 : 895.50 = 545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.04/895.50 = 545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.04x = 895.50 × 545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.04x = 488,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,056.46/650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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