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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 977.31 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 977.31 and 583.38 is: 875.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 977.31 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/977.31 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 977.31 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 570,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,143.11/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.11

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