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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.36, 975.12 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.36, 975.12 and 586.08 is: 877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.36 : 975.12 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.36/975.12 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.36x = 975.12 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.36x = 571,498.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,498.33/651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.39

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