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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 975.16 and 639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 975.16 and 639.94 is: 953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 975.16 = 639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/975.16 = 639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 975.16 × 639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 624,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,043.89/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.44

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