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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 903.23 and 554.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 903.23 and 554.71 is: 765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 903.23 = 554.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/903.23 = 554.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 903.23 × 554.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 501,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,032.58/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.26

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