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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.98, 981.54 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.98, 981.54 and 539.34 is: 807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.98 : 981.54 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.98/981.54 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.98x = 981.54 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.98x = 529,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,383.78/655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.01

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