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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 976.73 and 553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 976.73 and 553.42 is: 830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 976.73 = 553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/976.73 = 553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 976.73 × 553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 540,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,543.25/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.13

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