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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 981.72 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 981.72 and 527.04 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 981.72 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/981.72 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 981.72 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 517,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,405.71/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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