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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.17, 898.72 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.17, 898.72 and 389.34 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.17 : 898.72 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.17/898.72 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.17x = 898.72 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.17x = 349,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,906.67/651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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