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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 974.62 and 513.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 974.62 and 513.37 is: 768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 974.62 = 513.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/974.62 = 513.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 974.62 × 513.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 500,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,340.67/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.24

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