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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.19, 982 and 518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.19, 982 and 518.59 is: 776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.19 : 982 = 518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.19/982 = 518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.19x = 982 × 518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.19x = 509,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,255.38/656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.08

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