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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 912.83 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 912.83 and 651.78 is: 898.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 912.83 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/912.83 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 912.83 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 594,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,961.08/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.19

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