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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 974.13 and 512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 974.13 and 512.98 is: 768.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 974.13 = 512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/974.13 = 512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 974.13 × 512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 499,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,709.21/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.62

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