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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 902.16 and 579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 902.16 and 579.51 is: 799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 902.16 = 579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/902.16 = 579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 902.16 × 579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 522,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,810.74/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.26

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