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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 987.12 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 987.12 and 555.84 is: 833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 987.12 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/987.12 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 987.12 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 548,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,680.78/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.30

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