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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 986.31 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 986.31 and 512.06 is: 767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 986.31 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/986.31 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 986.31 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 505,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,044.97/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.40

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