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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.24, 984.54 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.24, 984.54 and 535.64 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.24 : 984.54 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.24/984.54 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.24x = 984.54 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.24x = 527,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,359.01/656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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