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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 969.60 and 617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 969.60 and 617.94 is: 921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 969.60 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/969.60 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 969.60 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 599,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,154.62/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.55

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