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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.76, 979.02 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.76, 979.02 and 636.24 is: 952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.76 : 979.02 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.76/979.02 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.76x = 979.02 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.76x = 622,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,891.68/653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.78

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