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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.99, 983.16 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.99, 983.16 and 501.68 is: 750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.99 : 983.16 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.99/983.16 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.99x = 983.16 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.99x = 493,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,226.79/656.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.74

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