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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.76, 1,962.72 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.76, 1,962.72 and 658.56 is: 988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.76 : 1,962.72 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.76/1,962.72 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.76x = 1,962.72 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.76x = 1,292,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,568.88/1,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.38

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