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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 982.38 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 982.38 and 565 is: 847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 982.38 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/982.38 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 982.38 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 555,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,044.70/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.09

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