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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.49, 896.98 and 531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.49, 896.98 and 531.57 is: 733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.49 : 896.98 = 531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.49/896.98 = 531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.49x = 896.98 × 531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.49x = 476,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,805.00/650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.00

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