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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 902.39 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 902.39 and 571.20 is: 788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 902.39 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/902.39 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 902.39 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 515,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,445.17/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.03

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