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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.28, 980.51 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.28, 980.51 and 562.55 is: 843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.28 : 980.51 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.28/980.51 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.28x = 980.51 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.28x = 551,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,578.19/654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.03

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