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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 900.77 and 579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 900.77 and 579.82 is: 801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 900.77 = 579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/900.77 = 579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 900.77 × 579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 522,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,284.46/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.27

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