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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 909.13 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 909.13 and 599.01 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 909.13 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/909.13 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 909.13 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 544,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,577.96/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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