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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.22, 905.10 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.22, 905.10 and 593.12 is: 819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.22 : 905.10 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.22/905.10 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.22x = 905.10 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.22x = 536,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,832.91/655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.32

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