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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 898.92 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 898.92 and 554.64 is: 763.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 898.92 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/898.92 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 898.92 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 498,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,576.99/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.61

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