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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.56, 976.80 and 574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.56, 976.80 and 574.24 is: 862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.56 : 976.80 = 574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.56/976.80 = 574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.56x = 976.80 × 574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.56x = 560,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,917.63/650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.21

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