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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 897.04 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 897.04 and 540.32 is: 744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 897.04 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/897.04 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 897.04 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 484,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,688.65/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.48

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