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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 899.40 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 899.40 and 623.52 is: 860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 899.40 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/899.40 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 899.40 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 560,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,793.89/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.17

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