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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.61, 978.69 and 575.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.61, 978.69 and 575.66 is: 863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.61 : 978.69 = 575.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.61/978.69 = 575.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.61x = 978.69 × 575.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.61x = 563,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,392.69/652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.29

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