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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 898.84 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 898.84 and 609.66 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 898.84 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/898.84 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 898.84 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 547,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,986.79/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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