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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 900.02 and 527.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 900.02 and 527.98 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 900.02 = 527.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/900.02 = 527.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 900.02 × 527.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 475,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,192.56/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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