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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.26, 900.58 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.26, 900.58 and 547.62 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.26 : 900.58 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.26/900.58 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.26x = 900.58 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.26x = 493,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,175.62/651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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