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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 902.94 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 902.94 and 636.44 is: 877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 902.94 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/902.94 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 902.94 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 574,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,667.13/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.14

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