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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.62, 981.06 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.62, 981.06 and 533.34 is: 800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.62 : 981.06 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.62/981.06 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.62x = 981.06 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.62x = 523,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,238.54/653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.52

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