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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.54, 977.32 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.54, 977.32 and 530.35 is: 795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.54 : 977.32 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.54/977.32 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.54x = 977.32 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.54x = 518,316.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,316.90/651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.52

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