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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.65, 906.93 and 575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.65, 906.93 and 575.27 is: 792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.65 : 906.93 = 575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.65/906.93 = 575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.65x = 906.93 × 575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.65x = 521,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,726.74/658.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.12

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