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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.48, 894.38 and 643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.48, 894.38 and 643.72 is: 882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.48 : 894.38 = 643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.48/894.38 = 643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.48x = 894.38 × 643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.48x = 575,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,730.29/652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.37

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