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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 988.02 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 988.02 and 542.97 is: 814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 988.02 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/988.02 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 988.02 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 536,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,465.22/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.29

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