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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.42, 985.12 and 509.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.42, 985.12 and 509.26 is: 764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.42 : 985.12 = 509.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.42/985.12 = 509.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.42x = 985.12 × 509.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.42x = 501,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,682.21/656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.27

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