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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 979.37 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 979.37 and 641.39 is: 962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 979.37 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/979.37 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 979.37 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 628,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,158.12/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.95

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