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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 975.74 and 527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 975.74 and 527.49 is: 790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 975.74 = 527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/975.74 = 527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 975.74 × 527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 514,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,693.09/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.11

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