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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.92, 977.23 and 563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.92, 977.23 and 563.72 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.92 : 977.23 = 563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.92/977.23 = 563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.92x = 977.23 × 563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.92x = 550,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,884.10/651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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