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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.16, 974.37 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.16, 974.37 and 564.76 is: 845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.16 : 974.37 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.16/974.37 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.16x = 974.37 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.16x = 550,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,285.20/651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.08

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