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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 982.79 and 540.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 982.79 and 540.71 is: 809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 982.79 = 540.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/982.79 = 540.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 982.79 × 540.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 531,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,401.68/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.40

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