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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.36, 976.52 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.36, 976.52 and 573.96 is: 861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.36 : 976.52 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.36/976.52 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.36x = 976.52 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.36x = 560,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,483.42/650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.80

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