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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.59, 971.12 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.59, 971.12 and 564.52 is: 842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.59 : 971.12 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.59/971.12 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.59x = 971.12 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.59x = 548,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,216.66/650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.65

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