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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 980.53 and 550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 980.53 and 550.10 is: 823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 980.53 = 550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/980.53 = 550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 980.53 × 550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 539,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,389.55/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.84

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