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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.68, 898.86 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.68, 898.86 and 592.36 is: 818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.68 : 898.86 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.68/898.86 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.68x = 898.86 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.68x = 532,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,448.71/650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.30

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