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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 897.37 and 585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 897.37 and 585.88 is: 805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 897.37 = 585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/897.37 = 585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 897.37 × 585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 525,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,751.14/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.33

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