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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 900.26 and 527.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 900.26 and 527.59 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 900.26 = 527.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/900.26 = 527.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 900.26 × 527.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 474,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,964.99/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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