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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 987.66 and 521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 987.66 and 521.76 is: 782.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 987.66 = 521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/987.66 = 521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 987.66 × 521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 515,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,321.48/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.64

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