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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 896.87 and 510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 896.87 and 510.55 is: 703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 896.87 = 510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/896.87 = 510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 896.87 × 510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 457,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,889.94/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.72

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