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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 899.52 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 899.52 and 564.48 is: 778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 899.52 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/899.52 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 899.52 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 507,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,761.05/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.97

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