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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 899.78 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 899.78 and 610.83 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 899.78 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/899.78 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 899.78 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 549,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,609.56/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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