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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 899.46 and 389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 899.46 and 389.73 is: 537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 899.46 = 389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/899.46 = 389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 899.46 × 389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 350,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,546.55/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.83

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