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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 972.95 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 972.95 and 590.40 is: 881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 972.95 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/972.95 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 972.95 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 574,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,426.73/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.32

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