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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.20, 981.30 and 636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.20, 981.30 and 636.20 is: 954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.20 : 981.30 = 636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.20/981.30 = 636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.20x = 981.30 × 636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.20x = 624,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,303.06/654.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.30

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