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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.78, 903.56 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.78, 903.56 and 638.55 is: 878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.78 : 903.56 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.78/903.56 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.78x = 903.56 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.78x = 576,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,965.05/656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.48

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