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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 978.93 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 978.93 and 539.22 is: 809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 978.93 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/978.93 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 978.93 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 527,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,858.63/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.33

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