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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.75, 981.72 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.75, 981.72 and 573.75 is: 860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.75 : 981.72 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.75/981.72 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.75x = 981.72 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.75x = 563,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,261.85/654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.27

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