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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.77, 899.17 and 614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.77, 899.17 and 614.93 is: 849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.77 : 899.17 = 614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.77/899.17 = 614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.77x = 899.17 × 614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.77x = 552,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,920.57/650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.64

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