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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 974.94 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 974.94 and 573.34 is: 859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 974.94 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/974.94 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 974.94 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 558,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,972.10/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.69

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