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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 896.04 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 896.04 and 552.40 is: 760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 896.04 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/896.04 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 896.04 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 494,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,972.50/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.56

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