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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.20 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.20 and 599.76 is: 899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.20 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.20 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.20 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 585,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,485.71/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.36

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