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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.83, 898.07 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.83, 898.07 and 581.90 is: 801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.83 : 898.07 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.83/898.07 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.83x = 898.07 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.83x = 522,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,579.53/651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.72

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