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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 976.86 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 976.86 and 522.36 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 976.86 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/976.86 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 976.86 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 510,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,272.59/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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