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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 897.54 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 897.54 and 567.52 is: 782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 897.54 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/897.54 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 897.54 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 509,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,371.90/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.96

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