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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 898.38 and 527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 898.38 and 527 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 898.38 = 527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/898.38 = 527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 898.38 × 527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 473,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,446.26/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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