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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 898.08 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 898.08 and 520.16 is: 717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 898.08 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/898.08 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 898.08 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 467,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,145.29/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.36

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