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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 977.12 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 977.12 and 514.44 is: 770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 977.12 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/977.12 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 977.12 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 502,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,669.61/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.94

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