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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 974.04 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 974.04 and 548 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 974.04 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/974.04 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 974.04 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 533,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,773.92/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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