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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.23, 980.89 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.23, 980.89 and 592.73 is: 888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.23 : 980.89 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.23/980.89 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.23x = 980.89 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.23x = 581,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,396.54/654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.67

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