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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 898.26 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 898.26 and 552.92 is: 762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 898.26 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/898.26 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 898.26 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 496,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,665.92/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.27

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