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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.03, 976.67 and 596.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.03, 976.67 and 596.00 is: 892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.03 : 976.67 = 596.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.03/976.67 = 596.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.03x = 976.67 × 596.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.03x = 582,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,094.78/652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.75

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