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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 975.60 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 975.60 and 559.02 is: 837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 975.60 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/975.60 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 975.60 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 545,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,379.91/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.53

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