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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.66, 983.26 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.66, 983.26 and 526.04 is: 787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.66 : 983.26 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.66/983.26 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.66x = 983.26 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.66x = 517,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,234.09/656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.67

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