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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 975.51 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 975.51 and 521.46 is: 781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 975.51 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/975.51 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 975.51 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 508,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,689.44/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.32

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