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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 897.84 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 897.84 and 604.92 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 897.84 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/897.84 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 897.84 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 543,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,121.37/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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