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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 901.80 and 558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 901.80 and 558.36 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 901.80 = 558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/901.80 = 558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 901.80 × 558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 503,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,529.05/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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