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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 899.10 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 899.10 and 564.12 is: 777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 899.10 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/899.10 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 899.10 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 507,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,200.29/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.96

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