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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.74, 902.88 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.74, 902.88 and 557.28 is: 767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.74 : 902.88 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.74/902.88 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.74x = 902.88 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.74x = 503,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,156.97/655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.31

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