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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 976.08 and 599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 976.08 and 599.82 is: 899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 976.08 = 599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/976.08 = 599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 976.08 × 599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 585,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,472.31/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.23

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