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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 984.77 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 984.77 and 618.52 is: 927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 984.77 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/984.77 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 984.77 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 609,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,099.94/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.67

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