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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.77, 977.60 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.77, 977.60 and 529.71 is: 793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.77 : 977.60 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.77/977.60 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.77x = 977.60 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.77x = 517,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,841.85/652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.30

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