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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 977.36 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 977.36 and 570.08 is: 853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 977.36 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/977.36 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 977.36 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 557,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,173.39/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.62

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