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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 898.64 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 898.64 and 511.40 is: 705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 898.64 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/898.64 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 898.64 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 459,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,564.50/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.03

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