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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 985.14 and 541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 985.14 and 541.75 is: 810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 985.14 = 541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/985.14 = 541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 985.14 × 541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 533,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,699.60/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.61

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