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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 893.29 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 893.29 and 595.24 is: 816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 893.29 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/893.29 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 893.29 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 531,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,721.94/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.95

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