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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 903.96 and 587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 903.96 and 587.76 is: 812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 903.96 = 587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/903.96 = 587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 903.96 × 587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 531,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,311.53/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.40

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