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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.53, 975.76 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.53, 975.76 and 565.56 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.53 : 975.76 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.53/975.76 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.53x = 975.76 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.53x = 551,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,850.83/651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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