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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 973.65 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 973.65 and 521.48 is: 780.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 973.65 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/973.65 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 973.65 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 507,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,734.13/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.36

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