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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 977.22 and 638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 977.22 and 638.52 is: 955.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 977.22 = 638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/977.22 = 638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 977.22 × 638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 623,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,974.51/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.67

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