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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.02, 977.97 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.02, 977.97 and 529.96 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.02 : 977.97 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.02/977.97 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.02x = 977.97 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.02x = 518,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,284.98/653.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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