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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 898.32 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 898.32 and 611.34 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 898.32 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/898.32 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 898.32 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 549,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,178.95/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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