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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.65, 976.16 and 504.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.65, 976.16 and 504.89 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.65 : 976.16 = 504.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.65/976.16 = 504.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.65x = 976.16 × 504.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.65x = 492,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,853.46/651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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