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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.29, 901.92 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.29, 901.92 and 549.72 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.29 : 901.92 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.29/901.92 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.29x = 901.92 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.29x = 495,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,803.46/654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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