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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 902.02 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 902.02 and 623.52 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 902.02 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/902.02 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 902.02 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 562,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,427.51/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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