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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 898.35 and 520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 898.35 and 520.94 is: 718.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 898.35 = 520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/898.35 = 520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 898.35 × 520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 467,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,986.45/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.59

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