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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.36, 979.52 and 575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.36, 979.52 and 575.96 is: 864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.36 : 979.52 = 575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.36/979.52 = 575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.36x = 979.52 × 575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.36x = 564,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,164.34/652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.81

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