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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.52 : 984 = 554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.52/984 = 554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.52x = 984 × 554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.52x = 545,195.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,195.04/655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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