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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 987.12 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 987.12 and 548.64 is: 821.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 987.12 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/987.12 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 987.12 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 541,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,573.52/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.39

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