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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 897.15 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 897.15 and 540.03 is: 743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 897.15 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/897.15 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 897.15 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 484,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,487.91/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.30

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