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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.54, 987.17 and 535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.54, 987.17 and 535.39 is: 802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.54 : 987.17 = 535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.54/987.17 = 535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.54x = 987.17 × 535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.54x = 528,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,524.37/658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.57

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