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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 898.73 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 898.73 and 389.13 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 898.73 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/898.73 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 898.73 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 349,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,722.80/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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