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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.91, 985.77 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.91, 985.77 and 622.08 is: 933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.91 : 985.77 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.91/985.77 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.91x = 985.77 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.91x = 613,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,227.80/656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.50

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