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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.88, 903.52 and 592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.88, 903.52 and 592.51 is: 817.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.88 : 903.52 = 592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.88/903.52 = 592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.88x = 903.52 × 592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.88x = 535,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,344.64/654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.47

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