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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.30, 975.99 and 582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.30, 975.99 and 582.26 is: 873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.30 : 975.99 = 582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.30/975.99 = 582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.30x = 975.99 × 582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.30x = 568,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,279.94/650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.87

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