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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 906.34 and 634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 906.34 and 634.20 is: 874.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 906.34 = 634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/906.34 = 634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 906.34 × 634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 574,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,800.83/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.99

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