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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 984.74 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 984.74 and 605.92 is: 910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 984.74 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/984.74 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 984.74 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 596,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,673.66/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.76

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