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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 975.71 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 975.71 and 566.37 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 975.71 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/975.71 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 975.71 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 552,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,614.29/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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