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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.01, 979.23 and 573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.01, 979.23 and 573.95 is: 861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.01 : 979.23 = 573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.01/979.23 = 573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.01x = 979.23 × 573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.01x = 562,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,026.61/652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.99

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