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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 897.39 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 897.39 and 622.86 is: 857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 897.39 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/897.39 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 897.39 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 558,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,948.34/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.26

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