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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.57, 896.76 and 596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.57, 896.76 and 596.94 is: 822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.57 : 896.76 = 596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.57/896.76 = 596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.57x = 896.76 × 596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.57x = 535,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,311.91/650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.84

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