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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.06, 978.09 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.06, 978.09 and 565.12 is: 847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.06 : 978.09 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.06/978.09 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.06x = 978.09 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.06x = 552,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,738.22/652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.68

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