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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 905.52 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 905.52 and 597.78 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 905.52 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/905.52 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 905.52 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 541,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,301.75/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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