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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.79, 900.51 and 528.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.79, 900.51 and 528.59 is: 729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.79 : 900.51 = 528.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.79/900.51 = 528.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.79x = 900.51 × 528.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.79x = 476,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,000.58/652.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.18

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