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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.56, 977.10 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.56, 977.10 and 515.88 is: 772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.56 : 977.10 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.56/977.10 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.56x = 977.10 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.56x = 504,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,066.35/652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.44

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