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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 895.86 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 895.86 and 502.92 is: 692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 895.86 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/895.86 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 895.86 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 450,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,545.91/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.59

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