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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.52, 989.04 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.52, 989.04 and 566.20 is: 850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.52 : 989.04 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.52/989.04 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.52x = 989.04 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.52x = 559,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,994.45/658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.38

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