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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.17, 978.55 and 537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.17, 978.55 and 537.31 is: 803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.17 : 978.55 = 537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.17/978.55 = 537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.17x = 978.55 × 537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.17x = 525,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,777.12/654.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.74

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