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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 980.24 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 980.24 and 565.26 is: 848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 980.24 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/980.24 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 980.24 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 554,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,090.46/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.74

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