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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.52, 981 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.52, 981 and 552.06 is: 828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.52 : 981 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.52/981 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.52x = 981 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.52x = 541,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,570.86/653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.70

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