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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 903.75 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 903.75 and 392.90 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 903.75 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/903.75 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 903.75 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 355,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,083.38/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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