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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.22, 903.72 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.22, 903.72 and 592.12 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.22 : 903.72 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.22/903.72 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.22x = 903.72 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.22x = 535,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,110.69/654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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