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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 973.77 and 578.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 973.77 and 578.45 is: 865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 973.77 = 578.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/973.77 = 578.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 973.77 × 578.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 563,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,282.14/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.09

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