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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.19, 979.55 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.19, 979.55 and 512.06 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.19 : 979.55 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.19/979.55 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.19x = 979.55 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.19x = 501,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,583.48/654.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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