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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 975.15 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 975.15 and 554.70 is: 829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 975.15 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/975.15 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 975.15 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 540,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,915.71/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.75

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