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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.52, 899.70 and 597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.52, 899.70 and 597.44 is: 823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.52 : 899.70 = 597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.52/899.70 = 597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.52x = 899.70 × 597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.52x = 537,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,516.77/652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.76

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