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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.18, 984.96 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.18, 984.96 and 535.68 is: 802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.18 : 984.96 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.18/984.96 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.18x = 984.96 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.18x = 527,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,623.37/657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.86

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