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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.29, 901.19 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.29, 901.19 and 548.49 is: 756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.29 : 901.19 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.29/901.19 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.29x = 901.19 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.29x = 494,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,293.70/653.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.62

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