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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 979.56 and 582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 979.56 and 582.48 is: 871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 979.56 = 582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/979.56 = 582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 979.56 × 582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 570,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,574.11/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.80

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