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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 975.69 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 975.69 and 573.66 is: 860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 975.69 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/975.69 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 975.69 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 559,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,714.33/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.29

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