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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 987.52 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 987.52 and 530.92 is: 796.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 987.52 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/987.52 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 987.52 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 524,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,294.12/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.36

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