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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 978.12 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 978.12 and 594.36 is: 891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 978.12 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/978.12 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 978.12 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 581,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,355.40/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.95

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