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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.20, 980.70 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.20, 980.70 and 546.60 is: 821.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.20 : 980.70 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.20/980.70 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.20x = 980.70 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.20x = 536,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,050.62/652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.91

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