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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.23, 981.62 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.23, 981.62 and 588.62 is: 883.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.23 : 981.62 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.23/981.62 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.23x = 981.62 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.23x = 577,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,802.88/654.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.18

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