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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 896.87 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 896.87 and 532.37 is: 733.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 896.87 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/896.87 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 896.87 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 477,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,470.26/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.98

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