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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 903.72 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 903.72 and 524.72 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 903.72 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/903.72 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 903.72 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 474,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,199.96/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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