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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 975.44 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 975.44 and 522.50 is: 782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 975.44 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/975.44 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 975.44 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 509,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,667.40/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.88

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