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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.72, 977.84 and 579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.72, 977.84 and 579.82 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.72 : 977.84 = 579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.72/977.84 = 579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.72x = 977.84 × 579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.72x = 566,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,971.19/652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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