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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 905.58 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 905.58 and 524.40 is: 724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 905.58 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/905.58 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 905.58 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 474,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,886.15/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.40

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