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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 897.48 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 897.48 and 578.16 is: 795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 897.48 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/897.48 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 897.48 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 518,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,887.04/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.89

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