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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.06, 976.59 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.06, 976.59 and 564.12 is: 846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.06 : 976.59 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.06/976.59 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.06x = 976.59 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.06x = 550,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,913.95/651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.18

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