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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.75, 908.07 and 582.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.75, 908.07 and 582.77 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.75 : 908.07 = 582.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.75/908.07 = 582.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.75x = 908.07 × 582.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.75x = 529,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,195.95/656.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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