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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.79, 974.43 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.79, 974.43 and 520.17 is: 778.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.79 : 974.43 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.79/974.43 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.79x = 974.43 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.79x = 506,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,869.25/650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.85

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