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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 901.56 and 635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 901.56 and 635.44 is: 875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 901.56 = 635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/901.56 = 635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 901.56 × 635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 572,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,887.29/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.76

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