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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 973.14 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 973.14 and 550.56 is: 824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 973.14 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/973.14 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 973.14 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 535,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,771.96/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.06

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