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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.42, 978.86 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.42, 978.86 and 580.52 is: 869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.42 : 978.86 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.42/978.86 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.42x = 978.86 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.42x = 568,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,247.81/653.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.65

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