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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 896.36 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 896.36 and 531.72 is: 733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 896.36 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/896.36 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 896.36 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 476,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,609.88/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.07

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