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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 899.34 and 521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 899.34 and 521.73 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 899.34 = 521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/899.34 = 521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 899.34 × 521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 469,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,212.66/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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