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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 978.74 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 978.74 and 597.69 is: 891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 978.74 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/978.74 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 978.74 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 584,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,978.22/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.86

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