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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.54 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.54 and 533.64 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.54 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.54 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.54 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 523,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,789.01/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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