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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.74, 898.74 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.74, 898.74 and 604.53 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.74 : 898.74 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.74/898.74 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.74x = 898.74 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.74x = 543,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,315.29/651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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