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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652, 898.95 and 533.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652, 898.95 and 533.83 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 898.95 = 533.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/898.95 = 533.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 898.95 × 533.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 479,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,886.48/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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