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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 975.78 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 975.78 and 617.69 is: 926.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 975.78 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/975.78 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 975.78 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 602,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,731.99/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.57

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