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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.05, 978.32 and 565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.05, 978.32 and 565.47 is: 847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.05 : 978.32 = 565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.05/978.32 = 565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.05x = 978.32 × 565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.05x = 553,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,210.61/653.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.12

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