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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.52, 976.86 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.52, 976.86 and 599.88 is: 900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.52 : 976.86 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.52/976.86 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.52x = 976.86 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.52x = 585,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,998.78/650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.82

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