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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 903.72 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 903.72 and 607.96 is: 836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 903.72 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/903.72 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 903.72 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 549,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,425.61/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.82

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