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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.48, 897.86 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.48, 897.86 and 540.96 is: 745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.48 : 897.86 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.48/897.86 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.48x = 897.86 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.48x = 485,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,706.35/651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.54

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