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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 978.99 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 978.99 and 530.25 is: 795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 978.99 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/978.99 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 978.99 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 519,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,103.79/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.62

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