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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 988.38 and 522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 988.38 and 522.76 is: 784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 988.38 = 522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/988.38 = 522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 988.38 × 522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 516,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,685.53/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.24

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