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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 896.40 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 896.40 and 545.76 is: 751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 896.40 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/896.40 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 896.40 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 489,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,219.26/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.73

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