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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 979.26 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 979.26 and 603.04 is: 902.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 979.26 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/979.26 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 979.26 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 590,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,532.95/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.85

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