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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.54, 901.58 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.54, 901.58 and 549.51 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.54 : 901.58 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.54/901.58 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.54x = 901.58 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.54x = 495,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,424.48/654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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