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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 982.85 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 982.85 and 552.36 is: 828.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 982.85 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/982.85 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 982.85 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 542,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,884.26/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.52

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