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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 980.25 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 980.25 and 530.58 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 980.25 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/980.25 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 980.25 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 520,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,101.05/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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