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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 896.94 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 896.94 and 598.46 is: 824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 896.94 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/896.94 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 896.94 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 536,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,778.23/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.75

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