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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 980.94 and 613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 980.94 and 613.04 is: 917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 980.94 = 613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/980.94 = 613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 980.94 × 613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 601,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,355.46/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.88

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