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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.44, 982.32 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.44, 982.32 and 547.44 is: 820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.44 : 982.32 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.44/982.32 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.44x = 982.32 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.44x = 537,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,761.26/655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.46

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