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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 899.45 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 899.45 and 389.76 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 899.45 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/899.45 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 899.45 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 350,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,565.77/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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