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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 891.30 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 891.30 and 658.80 is: 891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 891.30 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/891.30 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 891.30 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 587,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,188.44/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.30

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