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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 898.76 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 898.76 and 568.01 is: 785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 898.76 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/898.76 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 898.76 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 510,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,508.33/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.37

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