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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.88, 900.77 and 590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.88, 900.77 and 590.51 is: 814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.88 : 900.77 = 590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.88/900.77 = 590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.88x = 900.77 × 590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.88x = 531,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,910.74/652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.71

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