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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.76, 900.59 and 512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.76, 900.59 and 512.94 is: 708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.76 : 900.59 = 512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.76/900.59 = 512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.76x = 900.59 × 512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.76x = 461,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,949.92/651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.78

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