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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.29, 902.61 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.29, 902.61 and 550.26 is: 757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.29 : 902.61 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.29/902.61 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.29x = 902.61 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.29x = 496,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,670.18/655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.94

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