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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.56, 977.13 and 547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.56, 977.13 and 547.47 is: 821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.56 : 977.13 = 547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.56/977.13 = 547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.56x = 977.13 × 547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.56x = 534,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,949.36/651.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.03

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