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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.05, 981.32 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.05, 981.32 and 567.47 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.05 : 981.32 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.05/981.32 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.05x = 981.32 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.05x = 556,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,869.66/655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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