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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 907.61 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 907.61 and 527.51 is: 728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 907.61 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/907.61 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 907.61 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 478,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,772.98/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.83

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