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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 899.32 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 899.32 and 389.75 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 899.32 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/899.32 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 899.32 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 350,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,509.97/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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