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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 980.16 and 582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 980.16 and 582.16 is: 870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 980.16 = 582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/980.16 = 582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 980.16 × 582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 570,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,609.95/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.84

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