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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.16, 982.60 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.16, 982.60 and 391.72 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.16 : 982.60 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.16/982.60 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.16x = 982.60 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.16x = 384,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,904.07/655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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