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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 999.92 and 658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 999.92 and 658.60 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 999.92 = 658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/999.92 = 658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 999.92 × 658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 658,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,547.31/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

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