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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 901.40 and 643.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 901.40 and 643.98 is: 889.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 901.40 = 643.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/901.40 = 643.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 901.40 × 643.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 580,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,483.73/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.42

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