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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.61, 896.81 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.61, 896.81 and 545.49 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.61 : 896.81 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.61/896.81 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.61x = 896.81 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.61x = 489,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,198.16/650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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