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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 895.71 and 609.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 895.71 and 609.41 is: 841.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 895.71 = 609.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/895.71 = 609.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 895.71 × 609.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 545,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,854.63/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.07

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