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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.60, 976.68 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.60, 976.68 and 514.44 is: 771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.60 : 976.68 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.60/976.68 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.60x = 976.68 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.60x = 502,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,443.26/651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.09

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