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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 898.49 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 898.49 and 576.72 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 898.49 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/898.49 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 898.49 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 518,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,178.59/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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