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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.66, 982.53 and 635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.66, 982.53 and 635.95 is: 952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.66 : 982.53 = 635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.66/982.53 = 635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.66x = 982.53 × 635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.66x = 624,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,839.95/655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.99

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