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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 897 and 526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 897 and 526 is: 724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 897 = 526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/897 = 526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 897 × 526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 471,822
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,822/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.99

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