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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 974.13 and 560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 974.13 and 560.75 is: 839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 974.13 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/974.13 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 974.13 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 546,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,238.53/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.13

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