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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.97, 901.07 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.97, 901.07 and 391.13 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.97 : 901.07 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.97/901.07 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.97x = 901.07 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.97x = 352,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,435.51/652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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