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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.40, 975.59 and 541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.40, 975.59 and 541.95 is: 812.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.40 : 975.59 = 541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.40/975.59 = 541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.40x = 975.59 × 541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.40x = 528,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,718.29/650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.91

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