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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.40, 899.70 and 520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.40, 899.70 and 520.07 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.40 : 899.70 = 520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.40/899.70 = 520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.40x = 899.70 × 520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.40x = 467,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,902.48/652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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