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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 979.37 and 623.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 979.37 and 623.95 is: 937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 979.37 = 623.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/979.37 = 623.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 979.37 × 623.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 611,077.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,077.91/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.21

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