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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.17, 985.75 and 541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.17, 985.75 and 541.16 is: 815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.17 : 985.75 = 541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.17/985.75 = 541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.17x = 985.75 × 541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.17x = 533,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,444.89/654.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.46

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