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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.14, 977.08 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.14, 977.08 and 541.12 is: 813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.14 : 977.08 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.14/977.08 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.14x = 977.08 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.14x = 528,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,717.53/650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.24

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