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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 893.62 and 616.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 893.62 and 616.13 is: 845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 893.62 = 616.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/893.62 = 616.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 893.62 × 616.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 550,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,583.93/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.19

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