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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.05, 975.59 and 573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.05, 975.59 and 573.17 is: 860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.05 : 975.59 = 573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.05/975.59 = 573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.05x = 975.59 × 573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.05x = 559,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,171.18/650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.20

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