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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.84, 977.76 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.84, 977.76 and 548.80 is: 821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.84 : 977.76 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.84/977.76 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.84x = 977.76 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.84x = 536,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,594.69/652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.94

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