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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.19, 898.76 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.19, 898.76 and 389.26 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.19 : 898.76 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.19/898.76 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.19x = 898.76 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.19x = 349,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,851.32/651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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