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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 899.38 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 899.38 and 567.86 is: 784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 899.38 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/899.38 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 899.38 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 510,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,721.60/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.66

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