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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 988.05 and 577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 988.05 and 577.70 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 988.05 = 577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/988.05 = 577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 988.05 × 577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 570,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,796.49/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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