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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 977.24 and 553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 977.24 and 553.07 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 977.24 = 553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/977.24 = 553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 977.24 × 553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 540,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,485.95/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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