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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 978.60 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 978.60 and 564 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 978.60 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/978.60 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 978.60 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 551,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,930.40/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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