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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.86, 898.98 and 641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.86, 898.98 and 641.14 is: 885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.86 : 898.98 = 641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.86/898.98 = 641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.86x = 898.98 × 641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.86x = 576,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,372.04/650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.55

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