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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.11, 972.89 and 533.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.11, 972.89 and 533.11 is: 797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.11 : 972.89 = 533.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.11/972.89 = 533.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.11x = 972.89 × 533.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.11x = 518,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,654.72/650.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.80

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