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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.59, 897.19 and 599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.59, 897.19 and 599.34 is: 825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.59 : 897.19 = 599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.59/897.19 = 599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.59x = 897.19 × 599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.59x = 537,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,721.85/651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.25

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