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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.76, 897.64 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.76, 897.64 and 519.72 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.76 : 897.64 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.76/897.64 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.76x = 897.64 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.76x = 466,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,521.46/650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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