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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.52, 983.87 and 492.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.52, 983.87 and 492.71 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.52 : 983.87 = 492.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.52/983.87 = 492.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.52x = 983.87 × 492.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.52x = 484,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,760.12/655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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