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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 899.02 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 899.02 and 518.58 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 899.02 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/899.02 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 899.02 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 466,213.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,213.79/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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