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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.74, 901.17 and 579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.74, 901.17 and 579.84 is: 800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.74 : 901.17 = 579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.74/901.17 = 579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.74x = 901.17 × 579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.74x = 522,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,534.41/652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.52

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