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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 900.24 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 900.24 and 592.80 is: 818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 900.24 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/900.24 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 900.24 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 533,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,662.27/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.40

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