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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 985.86 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 985.86 and 548.70 is: 822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 985.86 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/985.86 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 985.86 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 540,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,941.38/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.04

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