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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,052.49 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,052.49 and 652.02 is: 976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,052.49 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,052.49 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,052.49 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 686,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,244.53/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.72

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