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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 979.60 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 979.60 and 534 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 979.60 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/979.60 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 979.60 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 523,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,106.40/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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