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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 975.89 and 589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 975.89 and 589.73 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 975.89 = 589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/975.89 = 589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 975.89 × 589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 575,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,508.20/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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