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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 979.59 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 979.59 and 542.81 is: 815.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 979.59 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/979.59 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 979.59 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 531,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,731.25/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.76

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