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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 903.37 and 640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 903.37 and 640.02 is: 882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 903.37 = 640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/903.37 = 640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 903.37 × 640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 578,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,174.87/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.52

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