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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 902.56 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 902.56 and 544.32 is: 750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 902.56 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/902.56 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 902.56 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 491,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,281.46/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.00

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