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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.89, 978.03 and 582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.89, 978.03 and 582.97 is: 874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.89 : 978.03 = 582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.89/978.03 = 582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.89x = 978.03 × 582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.89x = 570,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,162.15/651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.63

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