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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.61, 984.45 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.61, 984.45 and 622.72 is: 935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.61 : 984.45 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.61/984.45 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.61x = 984.45 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.61x = 613,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,031.78/655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.06

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