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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.24, 975.24 and 506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.24, 975.24 and 506.25 is: 758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.24 : 975.24 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.24/975.24 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.24x = 975.24 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.24x = 493,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,715.25/651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.12

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