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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 978.24 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 978.24 and 508.43 is: 763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 978.24 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/978.24 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 978.24 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 497,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,366.56/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.07

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