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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 908.84 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 908.84 and 565.20 is: 779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 908.84 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/908.84 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 908.84 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 513,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,676.37/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.95

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