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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.39, 980.34 and 589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.39, 980.34 and 589.59 is: 883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.39 : 980.34 = 589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.39/980.34 = 589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.39x = 980.34 × 589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.39x = 577,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,998.66/654.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.26

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