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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 903.72 and 392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 903.72 and 392.84 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 903.72 = 392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/903.72 = 392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 903.72 × 392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 355,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,012.85/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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