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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 974.93 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 974.93 and 512.82 is: 768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 974.93 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/974.93 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 974.93 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 499,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,961.04/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.93

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