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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 983.34 and 636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 983.34 and 636.39 is: 955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 983.34 = 636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/983.34 = 636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 983.34 × 636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 625,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,787.74/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.96

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