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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 981.96 and 524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 981.96 and 524.03 is: 786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 981.96 = 524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/981.96 = 524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 981.96 × 524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 514,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,576.81/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.05

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