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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.78, 897.30 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.78, 897.30 and 532.32 is: 733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.78 : 897.30 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.78/897.30 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.78x = 897.30 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.78x = 477,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,650.74/650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.97

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