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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.39, 923.76 and 655.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.39, 923.76 and 655.85 is: 902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.39 : 923.76 = 655.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.39/923.76 = 655.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.39x = 923.76 × 655.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.39x = 605,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,848.00/671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.38

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