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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 898.68 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 898.68 and 527.16 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 898.68 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/898.68 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 898.68 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 473,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,748.15/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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