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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 973.13 and 512.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 973.13 and 512.37 is: 766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 973.13 = 512.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/973.13 = 512.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 973.13 × 512.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 498,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,600.06/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.75

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