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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 987.86 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 987.86 and 537.66 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 987.86 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/987.86 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 987.86 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 531,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,132.81/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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