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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.03, 981.55 and 593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.03, 981.55 and 593.29 is: 889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.03 : 981.55 = 593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.03/981.55 = 593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.03x = 981.55 × 593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.03x = 582,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,338.89/655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.03

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