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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 897.54 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 897.54 and 562.48 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 897.54 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/897.54 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 897.54 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 504,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,848.30/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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