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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.21, 981.59 and 655.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.21, 981.59 and 655.62 is: 904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.21 : 981.59 = 655.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.21/981.59 = 655.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.21x = 981.59 × 655.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.21x = 643,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,550.04/711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.87

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