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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 900.96 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 900.96 and 522.72 is: 720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 900.96 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/900.96 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 900.96 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 470,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,949.81/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.37

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