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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 896.72 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 896.72 and 425.86 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 896.72 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/896.72 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 896.72 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 381,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,877.18/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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