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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.45, 976.81 and 574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.45, 976.81 and 574.59 is: 861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.45 : 976.81 = 574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.45/976.81 = 574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.45x = 976.81 × 574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.45x = 561,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,263.82/651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.56

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