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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 898.94 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 898.94 and 533.88 is: 736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 898.94 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/898.94 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 898.94 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 479,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,923.42/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.06

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