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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.42, 983.30 and 583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.42, 983.30 and 583.78 is: 875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.42 : 983.30 = 583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.42/983.30 = 583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.42x = 983.30 × 583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.42x = 574,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,030.87/655.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.82

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