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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.21, 976.09 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.21, 976.09 and 522.04 is: 782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.21 : 976.09 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.21/976.09 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.21x = 976.09 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.21x = 509,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,558.02/651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.48

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