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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.39, 907.90 and 565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.39, 907.90 and 565.45 is: 779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.39 : 907.90 = 565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.39/907.90 = 565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.39x = 907.90 × 565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.39x = 513,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,367.52/658.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.73

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