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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 905.06 and 573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 905.06 and 573.14 is: 790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 905.06 = 573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/905.06 = 573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 905.06 × 573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 518,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,726.09/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.69

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