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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.74, 983.19 and 592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.74, 983.19 and 592.10 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.74 : 983.19 = 592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.74/983.19 = 592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.74x = 983.19 × 592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.74x = 582,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,146.80/654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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