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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 982.73 and 636.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 982.73 and 636.05 is: 953.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 982.73 = 636.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/982.73 = 636.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 982.73 × 636.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 625,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,069.46/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.19

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