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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.94, 984.24 and 502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.94, 984.24 and 502.84 is: 754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.94 : 984.24 = 502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.94/984.24 = 502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.94x = 984.24 × 502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.94x = 494,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,915.24/655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.51

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