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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 984 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 984 and 575.04 is: 861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 984 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/984 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 984 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 565,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,839.36/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.72

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