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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 976.26 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 976.26 and 547.80 is: 820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 976.26 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/976.26 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 976.26 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 534,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,795.23/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.44

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