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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 905.12 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 905.12 and 619.92 is: 854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 905.12 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/905.12 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 905.12 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 561,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,101.99/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.82

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