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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 902.79 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 902.79 and 392.16 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 902.79 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/902.79 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 902.79 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 354,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,033.61/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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