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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 977.19 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 977.19 and 574.84 is: 861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 977.19 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/977.19 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 977.19 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 561,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,727.90/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.94

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