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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 897.79 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 897.79 and 526.40 is: 725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 897.79 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/897.79 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 897.79 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 472,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,596.66/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.81

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