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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.85, 970.56 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.85, 970.56 and 600.36 is: 895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.85 : 970.56 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.85/970.56 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.85x = 970.56 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.85x = 582,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,685.40/650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.27

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