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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.80, 951.40 and 656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.80, 951.40 and 656.80 is: 951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.80 : 951.40 = 656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.80/951.40 = 656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.80x = 951.40 × 656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.80x = 624,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,879.52/656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.40

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