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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 899.82 and 528.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 899.82 and 528.09 is: 728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 899.82 = 528.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/899.82 = 528.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 899.82 × 528.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 475,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,185.94/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.49

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