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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.61, 897.06 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.61, 897.06 and 504.01 is: 693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.61 : 897.06 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.61/897.06 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.61x = 897.06 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.61x = 452,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,127.21/651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.86

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