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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 898.66 and 607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 898.66 and 607.40 is: 838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 898.66 = 607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/898.66 = 607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 898.66 × 607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 545,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,846.08/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.58

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