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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 903.61 and 392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 903.61 and 392.89 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 903.61 = 392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/903.61 = 392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 903.61 × 392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 355,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,017.37/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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