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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 900.27 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 900.27 and 512.76 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 900.27 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/900.27 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 900.27 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 461,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,619.88/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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