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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 899.24 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 899.24 and 511.79 is: 707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 899.24 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/899.24 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 899.24 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 460,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,214.98/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.07

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