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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 978.06 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 978.06 and 529.88 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 978.06 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/978.06 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 978.06 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 518,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,254.43/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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