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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 987.12 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 987.12 and 528.93 is: 792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 987.12 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/987.12 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 987.12 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 522,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,117.38/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.69

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