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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.88, 903.20 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.88, 903.20 and 538.24 is: 742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.88 : 903.20 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.88/903.20 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.88x = 903.20 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.88x = 486,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,138.37/654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.33

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