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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 897.42 and 607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 897.42 and 607.64 is: 836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 897.42 = 607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/897.42 = 607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 897.42 × 607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 545,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,308.29/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.62

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