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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.10, 977.04 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.10, 977.04 and 543.02 is: 813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.10 : 977.04 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.10/977.04 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.10x = 977.04 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.10x = 530,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,547.38/652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.60

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