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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.52, 972.05 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.52, 972.05 and 620.56 is: 925.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.52 : 972.05 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.52/972.05 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.52x = 972.05 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.52x = 603,215.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,215.35/651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.86

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