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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.68, 905.25 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.68, 905.25 and 573.66 is: 792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.68 : 905.25 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.68/905.25 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.68x = 905.25 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.68x = 519,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,305.72/655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.01

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