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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.52, 983.91 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.52, 983.91 and 564.60 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.52 : 983.91 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.52/983.91 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.52x = 983.91 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.52x = 555,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,515.59/656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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