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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 898.39 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 898.39 and 618.27 is: 853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 898.39 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/898.39 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 898.39 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 555,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,447.59/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.10

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