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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.54, 986.58 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.54, 986.58 and 504.45 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.54 : 986.58 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.54/986.58 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.54x = 986.58 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.54x = 497,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,680.28/657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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