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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 899.40 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 899.40 and 526.96 is: 727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 899.40 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/899.40 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 899.40 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 473,947.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,947.82/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.72

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