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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 988.69 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 988.69 and 565.84 is: 850.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 988.69 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/988.69 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 988.69 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 559,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,433.28/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.07

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