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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.93, 983.22 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.93, 983.22 and 519.66 is: 780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.93 : 983.22 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.93/983.22 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.93x = 983.22 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.93x = 510,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,940.11/654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.14

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