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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 973.15 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 973.15 and 599.22 is: 895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 973.15 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/973.15 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 973.15 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 583,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,130.94/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.58

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