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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.40, 975.72 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.40, 975.72 and 541.46 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.40 : 975.72 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.40/975.72 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.40x = 975.72 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.40x = 528,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,313.35/651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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