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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.52, 988.50 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.52, 988.50 and 557.06 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.52 : 988.50 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.52/988.50 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.52x = 988.50 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.52x = 550,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,653.81/658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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