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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 976.90 and 548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 976.90 and 548.66 is: 823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 976.90 = 548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/976.90 = 548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 976.90 × 548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 535,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,985.95/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.15

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