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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 896.67 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 896.67 and 552.78 is: 761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 896.67 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/896.67 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 896.67 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 495,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,661.24/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.10

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