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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 979.67 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 979.67 and 524.24 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 979.67 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/979.67 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 979.67 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 513,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,578.61/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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