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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.03, 897.93 and 598.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.03, 897.93 and 598.77 is: 825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.03 : 897.93 = 598.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.03/897.93 = 598.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.03x = 897.93 × 598.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.03x = 537,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,653.55/651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.85

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