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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.60, 975.90 and 593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.60, 975.90 and 593.90 is: 890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.60 : 975.90 = 593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.60/975.90 = 593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.60x = 975.90 × 593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.60x = 579,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,587.01/650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.85

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