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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 978.84 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 978.84 and 623.76 is: 936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 978.84 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/978.84 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 978.84 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 610,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,561.24/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.67

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