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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 900.78 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 900.78 and 527.96 is: 729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 900.78 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/900.78 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 900.78 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 475,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,575.81/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.23

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