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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 897.73 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 897.73 and 526.36 is: 725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 897.73 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/897.73 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 897.73 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 472,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,526.92/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.75

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