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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.08, 900.50 and 558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.08, 900.50 and 558.27 is: 770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.08 : 900.50 = 558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.08/900.50 = 558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.08x = 900.50 × 558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.08x = 502,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,719.34/652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.95

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