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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 898.26 and 547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 898.26 and 547.01 is: 753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 898.26 = 547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/898.26 = 547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 898.26 × 547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 491,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,357.20/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.57

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