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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 903.94 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 903.94 and 545.32 is: 751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 903.94 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/903.94 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 903.94 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 492,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,936.56/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.38

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