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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 896.88 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 896.88 and 546.01 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 896.88 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/896.88 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 896.88 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 489,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,705.45/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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