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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.34, 981.51 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.34, 981.51 and 526.90 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.34 : 981.51 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.34/981.51 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.34x = 981.51 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.34x = 517,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,157.62/654.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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