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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 970.75 and 564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 970.75 and 564.27 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 970.75 = 564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/970.75 = 564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 970.75 × 564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 547,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,763.69/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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