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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 902.34 and 639.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 902.34 and 639.63 is: 880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 902.34 = 639.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/902.34 = 639.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 902.34 × 639.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 577,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,163.73/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.05

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