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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.18, 977.58 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.18, 977.58 and 561.14 is: 839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.18 : 977.58 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.18/977.58 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.18x = 977.58 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.18x = 548,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,559.24/653.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.83

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