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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 983.65 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 983.65 and 617.52 is: 925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 983.65 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/983.65 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 983.65 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 607,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,422.00/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.19

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