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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 897.20 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 897.20 and 533.44 is: 733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 897.20 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/897.20 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 897.20 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 478,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,602.37/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.69

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