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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 975.84 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 975.84 and 507.68 is: 760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 975.84 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/975.84 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 975.84 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 495,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,414.45/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.77

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