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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 975.27 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 975.27 and 651.84 is: 970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 975.27 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/975.27 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 975.27 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 635,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,720.00/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.45

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