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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.94, 978.81 and 654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.94, 978.81 and 654.32 is: 902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.94 : 978.81 = 654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.94/978.81 = 654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.94x = 978.81 × 654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.94x = 640,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,454.96/709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.13

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