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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 897.90 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 897.90 and 526.68 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 897.90 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/897.90 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 897.90 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 472,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,905.97/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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