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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 982.01 and 524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 982.01 and 524.06 is: 786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 982.01 = 524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/982.01 = 524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 982.01 × 524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 514,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,626.51/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.09

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