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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 897.82 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 897.82 and 532.70 is: 734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 897.82 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/897.82 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 897.82 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 478,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,268.71/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.49

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