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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.76, 973.80 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.76, 973.80 and 541.76 is: 811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.76 : 973.80 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.76/973.80 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.76x = 973.80 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.76x = 527,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,565.89/649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.94

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