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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 974.68 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 974.68 and 536.82 is: 803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 974.68 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/974.68 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 974.68 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 523,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,227.72/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.73

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