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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 983.92 and 554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 983.92 and 554.68 is: 830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 983.92 = 554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/983.92 = 554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 983.92 × 554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 545,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,760.75/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.99

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