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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.77, 988.76 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.77, 988.76 and 619.08 is: 929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.77 : 988.76 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.77/988.76 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.77x = 988.76 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.77x = 612,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,121.54/658.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.19

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