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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 902.37 and 560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 902.37 and 560.87 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 902.37 = 560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/902.37 = 560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 902.37 × 560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 506,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,112.26/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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