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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.23, 964.63 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.23, 964.63 and 651.11 is: 895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.23 : 964.63 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.23/964.63 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.23x = 964.63 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.23x = 628,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,080.24/701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.68

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