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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.40, 984.60 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.40, 984.60 and 548.40 is: 822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.40 : 984.60 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.40/984.60 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.40x = 984.60 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.40x = 539,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,954.64/656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.60

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