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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.29, 898.08 and 532.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.29, 898.08 and 532.36 is: 734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.29 : 898.08 = 532.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.29/898.08 = 532.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.29x = 898.08 × 532.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.29x = 478,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,101.00/651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.09

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