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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 974.07 and 512.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 974.07 and 512.91 is: 767.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 974.07 = 512.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/974.07 = 512.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 974.07 × 512.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 499,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,610.24/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.91

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