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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 898.26 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 898.26 and 389.08 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 898.26 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/898.26 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 898.26 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 349,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,495.00/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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