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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 897.26 and 525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 897.26 and 525.98 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 897.26 = 525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/897.26 = 525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 897.26 × 525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 471,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,940.81/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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