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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 976.74 and 582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 976.74 and 582.76 is: 874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 976.74 = 582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/976.74 = 582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 976.74 × 582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 569,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,205.00/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.62

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