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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 975.90 and 566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 975.90 and 566.50 is: 847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 975.90 = 566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/975.90 = 566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 975.90 × 566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 552,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,842.47/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.72

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