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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.46, 976.86 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.46, 976.86 and 541.74 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.46 : 976.86 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.46/976.86 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.46x = 976.86 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.46x = 529,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,202.30/652.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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