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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 974.70 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 974.70 and 547.44 is: 819.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 974.70 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/974.70 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 974.70 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 533,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,589.77/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.72

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