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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.92, 979.92 and 509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.92, 979.92 and 509.92 is: 764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.92 : 979.92 = 509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.92/979.92 = 509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.92x = 979.92 × 509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.92x = 499,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,680.81/653.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.13

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