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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 896.16 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 896.16 and 552.64 is: 760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 896.16 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/896.16 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 896.16 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 495,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,253.86/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.85

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