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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 898.61 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 898.61 and 552.04 is: 761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 898.61 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/898.61 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 898.61 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 496,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,067.80/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.27

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