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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 988.16 and 556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 988.16 and 556.17 is: 835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 988.16 = 556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/988.16 = 556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 988.16 × 556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 549,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,582.17/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.11

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