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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.48, 973.88 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.48, 973.88 and 519.24 is: 777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.48 : 973.88 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.48/973.88 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.48x = 973.88 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.48x = 505,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,677.45/650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.39

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