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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 971.16 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 971.16 and 651 is: 895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 971.16 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/971.16 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 971.16 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 632,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,225.16/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.86

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