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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.34, 978.09 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.34, 978.09 and 623.26 is: 935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.34 : 978.09 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.34/978.09 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.34x = 978.09 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.34x = 609,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,604.37/651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.92

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