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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 973.66 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 973.66 and 506.20 is: 757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 973.66 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/973.66 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 973.66 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 492,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,866.69/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.84

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