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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 978.44 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 978.44 and 556.14 is: 834.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 978.44 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/978.44 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 978.44 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 544,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,146.84/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.94

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