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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.57, 899.13 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.57, 899.13 and 399.72 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.57 : 899.13 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.57/899.13 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.57x = 899.13 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.57x = 359,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,400.24/651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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