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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 979.79 and 545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 979.79 and 545.55 is: 816.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 979.79 = 545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/979.79 = 545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 979.79 × 545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 534,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,521.71/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.52

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