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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 975.90 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 975.90 and 583.40 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 975.90 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/975.90 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 975.90 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 569,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,340.06/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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