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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 972.88 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 972.88 and 563.76 is: 843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 972.88 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/972.88 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 972.88 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 548,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,469.42/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.59

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