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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 975.39 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 975.39 and 529.50 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 975.39 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/975.39 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 975.39 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 516,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,469.01/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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