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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.39, 897.75 and 617.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.39, 897.75 and 617.33 is: 852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.39 : 897.75 = 617.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.39/897.75 = 617.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.39x = 897.75 × 617.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.39x = 554,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,208.01/650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.12

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