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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 905.13 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 905.13 and 545.12 is: 752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 905.13 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/905.13 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 905.13 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 493,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,399.94/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.33

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