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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.65, 980.47 and 575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.65, 980.47 and 575.89 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.65 : 980.47 = 575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.65/980.47 = 575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.65x = 980.47 × 575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.65x = 564,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,642.87/653.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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