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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 976.59 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 976.59 and 542.84 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 976.59 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/976.59 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 976.59 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 530,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,127.23/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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