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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 987.37 and 615.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 987.37 and 615.25 is: 922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 987.37 = 615.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/987.37 = 615.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 987.37 × 615.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 607,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,479.39/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.68

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