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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.04, 899.46 and 547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.04, 899.46 and 547.24 is: 754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.04 : 899.46 = 547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.04/899.46 = 547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.04x = 899.46 × 547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.04x = 492,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,220.49/652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.89

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