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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 897.66 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 897.66 and 526.50 is: 726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 897.66 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/897.66 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 897.66 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 472,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,617.99/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.12

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