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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.68, 985.98 and 625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.68, 985.98 and 625.72 is: 939.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.68 : 985.98 = 625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.68/985.98 = 625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.68x = 985.98 × 625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.68x = 616,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,947.41/656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.49

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