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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.40, 906.72 and 599.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.40, 906.72 and 599.99 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.40 : 906.72 = 599.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.40/906.72 = 599.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.40x = 906.72 × 599.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.40x = 544,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,018.40/658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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