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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.54, 979.89 and 536.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.54, 979.89 and 536.98 is: 806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.54 : 979.89 = 536.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.54/979.89 = 536.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.54x = 979.89 × 536.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.54x = 526,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,181.33/652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.36

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