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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.70, 901.05 and 547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.70, 901.05 and 547.40 is: 755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.70 : 901.05 = 547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.70/901.05 = 547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.70x = 901.05 × 547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.70x = 493,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,234.77/652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.68

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