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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.34, 979.28 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.34, 979.28 and 575.34 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.34 : 979.28 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.34/979.28 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.34x = 979.28 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.34x = 563,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,416.08/656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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