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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.43, 898.34 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.43, 898.34 and 577.73 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.43 : 898.34 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.43/898.34 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.43x = 898.34 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.43x = 518,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,990.59/652.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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