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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 980.15 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 980.15 and 592.35 is: 887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 980.15 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/980.15 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 980.15 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 580,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,583.99/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.63

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