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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.99, 899.04 and 533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.99, 899.04 and 533.07 is: 735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.99 : 899.04 = 533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.99/899.04 = 533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.99x = 899.04 × 533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.99x = 479,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,251.25/651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.06

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