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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 899.37 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 899.37 and 512.16 is: 707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 899.37 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/899.37 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 899.37 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 460,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,621.34/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.17

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