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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 900.63 and 528.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 900.63 and 528.51 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 900.63 = 528.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/900.63 = 528.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 900.63 × 528.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 475,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,991.96/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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