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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 895.34 and 563.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 895.34 and 563.01 is: 775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 895.34 = 563.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/895.34 = 563.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 895.34 × 563.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 504,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,082.56/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.03

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