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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 986.46 and 534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 986.46 and 534.79 is: 800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 986.46 = 534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/986.46 = 534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 986.46 × 534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 527,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,548.94/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.87

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