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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.98, 971.73 and 573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.98, 971.73 and 573.14 is: 855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.98 : 971.73 = 573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.98/971.73 = 573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.98x = 971.73 × 573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.98x = 556,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,937.33/650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.54

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