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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.41, 898.50 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.41, 898.50 and 650.40 is: 895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.41 : 898.50 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.41/898.50 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.41x = 898.50 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.41x = 584,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,384.40/652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.73

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