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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 977.36 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 977.36 and 640.08 is: 960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 977.36 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/977.36 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 977.36 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 625,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,588.59/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.97

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