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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.90, 975.52 and 522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.90, 975.52 and 522.73 is: 782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.90 : 975.52 = 522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.90/975.52 = 522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.90x = 975.52 × 522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.90x = 509,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,933.57/651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.23

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