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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 983.34 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 983.34 and 553.50 is: 829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 983.34 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/983.34 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 983.34 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 544,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,278.69/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.23

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