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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 920.60 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 920.60 and 656.20 is: 920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 920.60 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/920.60 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 920.60 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 604,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,097.72/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.60

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