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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.80, 982.72 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.80, 982.72 and 577.92 is: 867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.80 : 982.72 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.80/982.72 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.80x = 982.72 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.80x = 567,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,933.54/654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.34

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