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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 975.11 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 975.11 and 520.35 is: 779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 975.11 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/975.11 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 975.11 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 507,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,395.89/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.14

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