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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 981.36 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 981.36 and 533.12 is: 799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 981.36 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/981.36 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 981.36 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 523,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,182.64/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.88

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