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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.51, 977.40 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.51, 977.40 and 529.47 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.51 : 977.40 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.51/977.40 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.51x = 977.40 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.51x = 517,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,503.98/651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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