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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 979.41 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 979.41 and 548.25 is: 825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 979.41 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/979.41 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 979.41 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 536,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,961.53/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.70

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