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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 981.04 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 981.04 and 641.94 is: 959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 981.04 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/981.04 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 981.04 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 629,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,768.82/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.25

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