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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 980.96 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 980.96 and 550.94 is: 824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 980.96 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/980.96 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 980.96 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 540,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,450.10/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.16

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