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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 981.90 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 981.90 and 535.56 is: 800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 981.90 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/981.90 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 981.90 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 525,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,866.36/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.99

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