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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 892.65 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 892.65 and 574.98 is: 789.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 892.65 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/892.65 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 892.65 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 513,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,255.90/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.25

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