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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.82 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.82 and 575.68 is: 863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.82 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.82 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.82 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 562,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,911.42/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.57

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