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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.16, 973.55 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.16, 973.55 and 547.22 is: 819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.16 : 973.55 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.16/973.55 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.16x = 973.55 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.16x = 532,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,749.83/650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.41

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