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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.90, 895.62 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.90, 895.62 and 636.32 is: 875.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.90 : 895.62 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.90/895.62 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.90x = 895.62 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.90x = 569,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,900.92/650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.56

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