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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 969.79 and 647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 969.79 and 647.98 is: 965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 969.79 = 647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/969.79 = 647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 969.79 × 647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 628,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,404.52/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.11

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