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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.80, 898.68 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.80, 898.68 and 619.68 is: 855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.80 : 898.68 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.80/898.68 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.80x = 898.68 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.80x = 556,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,894.02/650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.71

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