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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 982.80 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 982.80 and 547.76 is: 820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 982.80 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/982.80 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 982.80 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 538,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,338.53/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.94

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