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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 897.75 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 897.75 and 526.59 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 897.75 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/897.75 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 897.75 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 472,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,746.17/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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