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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.21, 978.18 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.21, 978.18 and 553.70 is: 831.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.21 : 978.18 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.21/978.18 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.21x = 978.18 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.21x = 541,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,618.27/651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.71

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