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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.74, 982.92 and 621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.74, 982.92 and 621.56 is: 931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.74 : 982.92 = 621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.74/982.92 = 621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.74x = 982.92 × 621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.74x = 610,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,946.21/655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.69

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