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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.70, 975.45 and 543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.70, 975.45 and 543.10 is: 816.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.70 : 975.45 = 543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.70/975.45 = 543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.70x = 975.45 × 543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.70x = 529,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,766.90/648.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.66

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