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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 977.82 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 977.82 and 530.92 is: 797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 977.82 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/977.82 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 977.82 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 519,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,144.19/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.55

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