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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.99, 972.93 and 582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.99, 972.93 and 582.75 is: 869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.99 : 972.93 = 582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.99/972.93 = 582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.99x = 972.93 × 582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.99x = 566,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,974.96/651.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.61

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