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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.71, 974.54 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.71, 974.54 and 564.75 is: 845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.71 : 974.54 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.71/974.54 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.71x = 974.54 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.71x = 550,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,372.88/650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.80

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