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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.60, 979.08 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.60, 979.08 and 530.56 is: 795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.60 : 979.08 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.60/979.08 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.60x = 979.08 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.60x = 519,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,460.68/652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.99

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