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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.62, 975.93 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.62, 975.93 and 595.54 is: 893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.62 : 975.93 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.62/975.93 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.62x = 975.93 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.62x = 581,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,205.35/650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.31

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