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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.01, 897.60 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.01, 897.60 and 551.26 is: 760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.01 : 897.60 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.01/897.60 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.01x = 897.60 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.01x = 494,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,810.98/651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.07

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