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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 900.64 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 900.64 and 609.76 is: 841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 900.64 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/900.64 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 900.64 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 549,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,174.25/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.05

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