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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.29, 976.20 and 513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.29, 976.20 and 513.43 is: 770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.29 : 976.20 = 513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.29/976.20 = 513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.29x = 976.20 × 513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.29x = 501,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,210.37/650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.75

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