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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 984.06 and 501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 984.06 and 501.66 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 984.06 = 501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/984.06 = 501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 984.06 × 501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 493,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,663.54/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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