Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.52, 984 and 554.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 655.52, 984 and 554.06 is: 831.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655.52 : 984 = 554.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655.52/984 = 554.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655.52x = 984 × 554.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655.52x = 545,195.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,195.04/655.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831.70
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