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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.25, 983.97 and 575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.25, 983.97 and 575.25 is: 862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.25 : 983.97 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.25/983.97 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.25x = 983.97 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.25x = 566,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,028.74/656.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.52

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