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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 973.92 and 559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 973.92 and 559.83 is: 838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 973.92 = 559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/973.92 = 559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 973.92 × 559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 545,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,229.63/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.11

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