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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 903.72 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 903.72 and 392.59 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 903.72 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/903.72 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 903.72 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 354,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,791.43/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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