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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 898.42 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 898.42 and 389.12 is: 537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 898.42 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/898.42 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 898.42 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 349,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,593.19/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.04

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