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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.71, 976.04 and 565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.71, 976.04 and 565.75 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.71 : 976.04 = 565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.71/976.04 = 565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.71x = 976.04 × 565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.71x = 552,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,194.63/651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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