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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.82, 983.52 and 637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.82, 983.52 and 637.34 is: 954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.82 : 983.52 = 637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.82/983.52 = 637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.82x = 983.52 × 637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.82x = 626,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,833.02/656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.35

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