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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 904.52 and 643.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 904.52 and 643.06 is: 889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 904.52 = 643.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/904.52 = 643.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 904.52 × 643.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 581,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,660.63/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.39

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