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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 997.46 and 652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 997.46 and 652.34 is: 900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 997.46 = 652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/997.46 = 652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 997.46 × 652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 650,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,674.81/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.58

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