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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.88, 982.56 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.88, 982.56 and 533.44 is: 800.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.88 : 982.56 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.88/982.56 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.88x = 982.56 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.88x = 524,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,136.81/654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.36

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