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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 896.06 and 556.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 896.06 and 556.89 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 896.06 = 556.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/896.06 = 556.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 896.06 × 556.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 499,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,004.07/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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