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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.86, 900.06 and 512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.86, 900.06 and 512.66 is: 707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.86 : 900.06 = 512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.86/900.06 = 512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.86x = 900.06 × 512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.86x = 461,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,424.76/651.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.86

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