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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 977.04 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 977.04 and 507.18 is: 759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 977.04 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/977.04 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 977.04 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 495,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,535.15/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.83

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