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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,351.53 and 654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,351.53 and 654.22 is: 980.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,351.53 = 654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,351.53 = 654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,351.53 × 654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 884,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,197.96/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.66

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