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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 977.31 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 977.31 and 555.39 is: 833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 977.31 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/977.31 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 977.31 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 542,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,788.20/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.81

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