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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 900.14 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 900.14 and 512.52 is: 707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 900.14 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/900.14 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 900.14 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 461,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,339.75/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.16

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