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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.26, 987.66 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.26, 987.66 and 536.76 is: 805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.26 : 987.66 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.26/987.66 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.26x = 987.66 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.26x = 530,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,136.38/658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.36

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