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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 975.42 and 506.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 975.42 and 506.92 is: 759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 975.42 = 506.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/975.42 = 506.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 975.42 × 506.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 494,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,459.91/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.63

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