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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 901.34 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 901.34 and 594.48 is: 815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 901.34 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/901.34 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 901.34 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 535,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,828.60/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.87

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