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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 901.03 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 901.03 and 652.71 is: 896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 901.03 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/901.03 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 901.03 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 588,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,109.66/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.58

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