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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 899.94 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 899.94 and 610.50 is: 842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 899.94 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/899.94 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 899.94 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 549,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,413.37/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.92

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