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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 975.30 and 568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 975.30 and 568.84 is: 852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 975.30 = 568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/975.30 = 568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 975.30 × 568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 554,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,789.65/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.32

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