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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.44, 976.62 and 559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.44, 976.62 and 559.72 is: 840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.44 : 976.62 = 559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.44/976.62 = 559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.44x = 976.62 × 559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.44x = 546,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,633.75/650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.41

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